We had a beautiful keep at The Georges in Lexington, Virginia final week. Right here’s why it’s best to add this boutique resort to your Virginia journey itinerary!
The Georges In Lexington
The Georges is a boutique inn in Lexington, Virginia, about an hour’s drive from Charlottesville. So it’s the right spot for a romantic evening away!
The crew invited us for a one-night keep in trade for sharing it with you all. We had a beautiful time – the hospitality was distinctive.
The Georges, which is owned by Virginians, opened in 2014 and is unfold out between a number of totally different historic buildings on Primary Avenue in Lexington.
There are 33 rooms and suites unfold among the many historic buildings which might be every uniquely designed with fashionable facilities to replicate the duality of the vacation spot.
There are two eating places – Haywood’s Piano Bar and Grill, the inn’s signature restaurant throughout the road, and TAPS, the foyer bar and lounge serving small plates and drinks. TAPS can be the place breakfast is served.
Why it’s best to go to Lexington, Virginia
Positioned within the coronary heart of the attractive Shenandoah Valley, Lexington is understood for its historical past and the 2 faculties there: Washington and Lee and Virginia Navy Institute (VMI).
The drive down was really easy and delightful within the fall with mountain views in all instructions.
We realized from our host at Haywoods that the rationale you possibly can see the muse on so many buildings is that years in the past when horses hauled cargo up the road from the river they determined to decrease the incline and dug out the road.
So the primary flooring of lots of the buildings was underground.
The Livery
We stayed within the latest constructing in The Georges assortment: The Livery.
Sure, it was an precise livery!
The constructing was simply renovated and opened just a few weeks in the past. I additionally beloved all the fall decor and lovely wallpaper.
Our Room at The Georges
The rooms are luxurious, every with a unique design and wallpaper.
The rooms featured dimmable lights, a sound machine (all inns want these!), and a really cozy mattress.
OMG The Rest room!
The toilet was a show-stopper! It had a towel hotter, heated flooring, a soaking tub, light-up mirrors, and walk-in bathe, water closet, and even a tiled bathe ceiling.
As a common contractor, Thomas was impressed. In reality, we had been taking notes for our new grasp bathtub!
Primary Avenue Lexington
We modified for dinner after which headed again out for a brief stroll earlier than dinner.
New costume from A Brief Story
Drinks at TAPS
Earlier than dinner we additionally grabbed some cocktails at TAPS.
I had a Run The Block (Mezcal, Reposado Tequila, Honey, Lime, Muddled Jalapeño, Tajin Rim) and Thomas had the Kappa Hill (Tequila, Lime, Jalapeño, Cilantro, Mango, Ginger Beer Float.)
Dinner at Haywood’s Piano Bar and Grill
At 6:30 we crossed the road for dinner at Haywood’s Piano Bar and Grill.
We had been greeted by Normal Supervisor John Gomes and loved a scrumptious prix fixe menu. We additionally beloved listening to concerning the historical past of Lexington throughout our dinner.
Programs
We began with a salad or soup course. I had a cauliflower soup with crab meat after which Thomas had a caesar.
Mushroom Risotto
Usually one would select between lobster mac and cheese and risotto, however Chef was so excited for us to style all the things he introduced all of it out!!
Entrees
We tried each the salmon in a wealthy bourbon balsamic glaze
And the filet mignon! We had been completely stuffed and introduced our leftovers dwelling after savoring some bites.
All the time room for dessert
Soaked
Then I rolled myself dwelling and couldn’t resist taking a bubble bathtub within the soaker tub!
Espresso Will get An A+
The foyer espresso was so good – I needed to have a second cup!
Breakfast
Breakfast is included in your keep. And also you additionally get to pick out selections and a time slot the evening earlier than.
We had breakfast appetizers of pumpkin bread and tiny smoothies!
And eggs, bacon, fruit, and a toasted English muffin.
School Stroll
After breakfast, we took a stroll across the campuses of W&L and VMI.
I felt like I used to be again in school strolling amongst all the scholars : )
We appear like school college students minus the backpacks, proper!? Erase a wrinkle or two…
Thanks to The Georges for internet hosting us. We are able to’t wait to return to Lexington!
When you’d wish to plan a keep, you possibly can see the rooms and ebook a go to right here.
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